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Students enrolled in Professor Julie Lellis’ Senior Seminar in Health Communications spent the spring semester working alongside healthcare providers at Cone Health's CenteringPregnancy program, developing strategic communications campaigns designed to increase enrollment, improve patient retention, and expand awareness of group prenatal care.

Three members of the class of 2026 and two members of the class of 2025 have been selected for the prestigious program that offers opportunities to teach English, conduct research or attend graduate school in more than 140 countries. One member of the class of 2026 was selected as an alternate.

Through a two-year fellows program, the six students in this multidisciplinary cohort will undertake mentored undergraduate research projects, enroll in specialized coursework and engage in community-based learning with diverse religious communities.

The university's top undergraduate research award comes with $20,000 to support and celebrate academic and creative achievements.

Lumen Scholar Mallory Otten '26 and her mentor, Rena Zito, presented their research at the Southern Sociological Society conference.

The event brought together students, faculty and community members for a discussion that combined academic discussion with cultural appreciation, highlighting the interconnected themes of culture, religion, healthcare, and trade in Africa.

Following a year and a half collaborative process that involved faculty from across the college, the new statement was shared at the college’s recent spring faculty meeting.

Through her Kerrii Brown Anderson Odyssey Scholarship, Madeline Mitchener '26 is making valuable changes on ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s campus and throughout Burlington through her passion for advocacy and policy making.

With the support of Rotary International and this $30,000 grant, Miranda is currently earning her Master of Science in Global Health from National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan.

Professor Cynthia Fair in the Departments of Public Health and Human Service Studies teaches a class that helps students better understand childbirth, including the language, mechanics and cultural beliefs around human reproduction.